The 2009-2010 Concordia College Clippers Athletics Awards
Banquet was held on the evening of Friday, April 23, 2010 in
Schoenfeld Hall on the Concordia College campus.

The theme for the evening was Celebrate. Celebrate; the
schools centennial (100 years) in Bronxville, NY; the
school itself with its traditions; the new conference, the Central
Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC); the champions past, present
and the future ones to come; the commitment from the
Student-Athletes; and of course all the Clippers.

The athletes were recognized team by team and their triumphs
highlighted. In addition to each teams recognition, nine
awards were handed to Student-Athletes who represent the highest
standards in several areas. Awards are given to the Male and
Female Freshman of the Year, the Male and Female Scholar-Athlete of
the Year, the Director of Athletics Award, the Ester Petzke
Rockhill Award in Women's Athletics and the Mickey Byrne Award in
Men's Athletics.

Below are the winners of the awards.

Female Freshman of the
Year

This award is given to the female freshman athlete that best
exemplifies the characteristics of a Student-Athlete. This
year's recipient is Yuliya Plevako of the Women's
Tennis Team. Plevako helped lead the Clippers to their
first CACC Women's Tennis Championship and a berth into
the 2010 NCAA Division II Women's Tennis Tournament in
May. The Clippers finished their season with a 15-1 overall
record and an undefeated 8-0 CACC record. Plevako went
15-1 in singles play, including 3-0 at the number one spot
where she helped lead the Clippers in the
Championship match. Plevako was named to the 2009
All-CACC Women's Tennis Team.

Male Freshman of the
Year

This award is given to the male
freshman athlete that best exemplifies the characteristics
of a Student-Athlete.

This year's first recipient is
Andreas Lindell of the Men's Tennis
Team. Lindell was a force to be recogned with on the
court as the Clippers headed to their first CACC Championship and
their 14th berth into the NCAA Division II Men's Tennis Tournament
in May. Lindell went 16-2 in singles and 19-4 in doubles this
season. Lindell earned three CACC Rookie of the
Week awards throughout the season as well as being named the
ITA East Region Rookie of the Year.

This year's second recipient is Argelix Gil from
the Men's Basketball Team. Gil played a dominate role as a
starting forward for the Clippers. With leading the team as
he put up 400 points and 235 rebounds (second on the team behind
Will Eason). Gil helped lead the team in the inaugural year
in the CACC as the team missed playoffs by one game.

Female Scholar Athlete
Award

This award is given to the Senior Female Student-Athlete with
the highest overall GPA. This year's recipient is
Emily Ringelberg from the Women's
Cross-Country. With improved times this season Ringelberg
helped lead the Cross-Country Team in its first year in the
CACC. With a perfect 4.0 GPA, Emily will be graduating with a
degree in Biology.

Male Scholar Athlete
Award

This award is given to the Senior Male Student-Athlete with the
highest overall GPA. This year's recipient is
Anthony Carnacchio of the Men's Baseball
Team. Carnacchio leads the Clippers so far this year in walks
and in hit by pitches. A starting outfielder for the Clippers
Carnacchio has recorded 85 put outs as he hits .253 overall as the
Clippers work toward a playoff berth. Not only is Carnacchio
a four year member of the Baseball team but is an inaugural member
of the Clipper Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and has been an
active member since the beginning. Anthony is studying
Psychology and Sociology as he holds a 3.53 GPA currently.

The Director
of Athletics Award is an award that is
given out annually to the Student-Athlete who best embodies
the characteristics of hard work, sacrifice, dedication and a
fighting Clipper spirit.

This year's first recipient is Dana Rommel of the
Women's Basketball Team. Rommel worked hard as she and her
teammates entered into the new season with a new coach and in a new
conference. Rommel led the team with 374 points as she also
hit her 1,000th career point.

This year's second recipient is Kenny
Gaskins of the Men's Basketball Team.
Gaskins set out as the team took on a new coach with a new
direction in a new conference and by the end of the season he
became a leader on and off the court. Gaskins led the
team in assists and steals this season and also put up
his 1,000th career point.

This award is given to the female athlete who best exemplifies the
characteristics of hard work, determination, excellence, and
sportsmanship. This year's winner is Cristina
Oliveira of the Women's Tennis Team. Oliveira was an
instrumental part of the tennis teams success this season as she
led her team to their first CACC Women's Tennis Team Championship
and was also named CACC Player of the Year and the ITA East Region
Senior Player of the Year. Oliveira and her doubles partner
Ola Roberts not only succeeded with the team as a whole by also as
they won the ITA East Region in doubles and finished 5th in the
National Tournament. Oliveira will lead the team as they go
on the quest for an NCAA Title in the NCAA Division II Tournament
in May.

This award is given to the male athlete who best exemplifies the
characteristics of hard work, determination, excellence, and
sportsmanship. This year's recipient is Alex
Grubin of the Men's Tennis Team. He was named CACC
Player of the Week as well as the ITA East Region Senior Player of
the Year and the ITA National Senior Player of the Year.
The #1 player in the East Region, Grubin has helped lead
the Clippers to their first CACC Men's Tennis Championship
along with their 14th berth into the NCAA Division II
Tournament. Grubin led his team back to the NCAA
Division II Tournament as they made their way through the Regional
section of the tournament and back to the Final Four.